Sandals Barbados

Barbados, Caribbean

The hotel

This Luxury Included® adults-only resort is set between lush, green gardens and a beautiful white sandy beach on the south coast. Choose between a spacious room equipped with all mod-cons. or your very own suite overlooking the gardens or the Caribbean Sea. When you can tear yourself away from the comfort of your private surrounds, take advantage of the vast choice of activities and amenities that await you. There’s complimentary scuba-diving for certified divers, kayaking, and sailing all included, experiences you’ll both treasure - or simply do nothing more than laze by one of three delightful swimming pools, soaking up the sun. When it comes to dining, you’re spoilt for choice with 11 gourmet restaurants serving delicious dishes in an intimate atmosphere.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Spa

Where is it

On the vibrant south coast, set on beautiful Maxwell Beach and within walking distance of St Lawrence Gap. Transfer time from airport: 15 minutes.

Hotel information

280 rooms and suites. All with air-conditioning, private balcony or patio, HD LED Smart TV, complimentary WiFi access, telephone, coffee maker, mini bar with soft drinks, wines and local beers, iPod docking stations, safe, hairdryer, and iron and board. All rooms have 1 king-size bed and sleep maximum 2 adults. Caribbean Deluxe Rooms are set amongst tropical gardens on the second floor, overlooking the tropical gardens.

All Inclusive of: Sandals resorts are Luxury Included®; from luxury accommodation, 5-Star Global Gourmet™ dining, unlimited premium-brand drinks and tips, to a huge range of sports facilities and entertainment — its all included! Exclusive Exchange Programme so guests also have access to the facilities at Sandals Royal Barbados next door. 

Caribbean Village:

Caribbean Honeymoon Premium Rooms are located on the first floor, with views of the gardens.

Caribbean Premium Rooms are located on the first floor, with views of the tropical gardens.

Caribbean Grand Luxe Rooms are located on the second and third floors, with garden views.

Caribbean Grande Luxe Walkout Rooms are as above, but located on the ground floors with direct access from the patio to the resort's gardens.

Crystal Lagoon Village:

Crystal Lagoon Luxury Honeymoon Room with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the first and second floors, with views of the crystal lagoon pool and gardens.

Crystal Lagoon Club Level Luxury Honeymoon Suite with Balcony Tranquillity Soaking Tub are located on the third floor, with views of the crystal lagoon pool and gardens. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Crystal Lagoon Swim-Up Club Level Luxury Room with Patio Tranquillity Soaking Tub are located on the ground floor, with direct swim-out access to the crystal lagoon pool from the patio. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Crystal Lagoon One-Bedroom Butler Honeymoon Luxury Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are set along the long crystal lagoon river pool, featuring a separate living room and a spa-style bathroom with circular tub. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Crystal Lagoon Swim-up One-Bedroom Butler Suites with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are as above, but are located on the ground floor with direct zero-entry swim-out access to the crystal lagoon pool from the patio. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront Village:

Beachfront Honeymoon Club Level Suites are located on the first and second floors, with views of the beach and ocean, and feature a sitting area and spa-style bathroom. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Beachfront Club Level Suites are as above. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Beachfront Club Level Suites with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the third floor, with views of the beach and Caribbean Sea, featuring a sitting area and spa-style bathroom. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Beachfront Penthouse Club Level Suites with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are as above but are located on the top floor, offering panoramic views of the beach and ocean. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Beachfront One-Bedroom Butler Suites with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on each end of the Beachfront Village, with stunning views of the beach and Caribbean Sea from the expansive balcony. Featuring separate living room, and bathroom with Kohler clawfoot bath tub. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront Penthouse One-Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are as above, but are located on the top floors, offering panoramic views of the beach and ocean. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Club Sandals Service:

  • Dedicated Club Sandals Lounge accessible 24-hours with Club Sandals concierge available 8:00am–10:00pm daily to assist with excursions, restaurant reservations, spa bookings and anything else you may need.
  • Preferred Club Sandals Lounge check-in with chilled towel and Champagne upon arrival.
  • Weekly hosted activities such a cocktail parties, martini evenings, wine tasting, snorkelling and exclusive Island Routes tours.
  • In-room stocked mini-bar with a selection of spirits, beer and wine as well as soft drinks, juices and water.
  • Room service available from 7:00am–10:00pm daily.

Sandals Butler Elite Service:

Providing you with uncompromising attention of a personal butler trained to the highest standards. Beginning with lemongrass-scented hand towels, welcome cocktails and culinary treats upon arrival, a private resort orientation and a luggage unpacking service you will then be supplied with a personal mobile phone to reach your Butler when needed. Your wish is their command! In addition, butler guests will also have access to all the Club Sandals amenities and weekly activities. In addition, you will also have 24-hour room service.

5-Star Global Gourmet™ at Sandals Resorts brings new sights, sounds and tastes to all guests at each meal — of course, all included! 11 gourmet restaurants: Spices (International breakfast and lunch, and pan-Caribbean dinner), Portofino's (á la carte Italian; open for breakfast and dinner), Schooners (á la carte seafood restaurant; open for dinner only), The Mariner Seaside Grill (open from 11:00am-6:00pm), Butch's Chophouse (New York style steakhouse; open for dinner only, reservations required), Café de Paris (French Patisserie), Kimonos (Japanese Teppanyaki), The Merry Monkey (British Gastro Pub; open for dinner and late night snacks), Dino’s Pizzeria, Soy (Sushi Bar) and Bombay Club (Sandals first ever Indian Restaurant; open for buffet breakfast and Indian cuisine for dinner). Doggies hotdog stand and a weekly Chocolate Buffet. 8 bars, including swim-up/pool bar. Additional 9 restaurants at Sandals Royal Barbados next door.

Nightly live entertainment including a resident band and cabaret shows. Weekly Manager’s Cocktail Party.

3 freshwater swimming pools and 2 whirlpools including a seaside infinity whirlpool. Fitness centre and Yoga pavilion. Red Lane® Spa with full range of treatments*. Scuba-diving* (free for certified divers, fee applies to others). Paddle boarding, windsurfing, snorkelling, Hobie Cat sailing, boogie boarding, and kayaking. Glass bottom boat trips. Volleyball, Bocce ball, cricket, pool, board games, and table tennis.

Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Complimentary WiFi access in all room categories and public areas. Resort Shop* and Epix Professional Imaging* (photo shop).

Good general access for guests who are able to walk short distances and can manage up to six steps. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

3 nights.

*Denotes local charge.

Dress code: evening dress code for gentlemen states that smart trousers or jeans, long or short sleeve dress shirts (with or without collar) and dress shoes or sandals must be worn. Shorts, t-shirts, sleeveless shirts, trainers, flip-flops, hats and caps are not permitted in the evening.

Please note: two people in love over 18 years only.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Terrible Customer Service

Aug 29, 2024 Mark G

Barbados is beautiful and so is the resort. But the service at Sandals is a ZERO. We went for our wedding and had dreams of a perfect vacation. Upon arrival we were downgraded from the ocean front suite we selected. No offer to move to equivalent room or option to pay for an upgrade. Simply downgraded to a regular room. Constant efforts to… Read more
Barbados is beautiful and so is the resort. But the service at Sandals is a ZERO. We went for our wedding and had dreams of a perfect vacation. Upon arrival we were downgraded from the ocean front suite we selected. No offer to move to equivalent room or option to pay for an upgrade. Simply downgraded to a regular room. Constant efforts to upsell for stuff you DONT want, but the things you do want and already booked and paid for? Nah, you can't have that. Yes we know you are here for a wedding, we just dont care. Of all the upselling the one upgrade we did purchase was a videographer for the wedding. We paid for it at the onsite wedding planners office. We were married on May 9th and we still have not received our wedding video. We have called and emailed and we only get the run around. Barbados-YES YES YES Sandals- NO NO NO Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Do not book this ….

Aug 26, 2024 George w

I can’t give zero. I’m in the airport reflecting on our stay. The resort is large .. many pools and restaurants for choice and at first glance seems idyllic. You then encounter the staff… unhelpful, rude and they make you feel like you should be helping them by not ordering drinks or food or asking to have the luxury break you paid for. We are… Read more
I can’t give zero. I’m in the airport reflecting on our stay. The resort is large .. many pools and restaurants for choice and at first glance seems idyllic. You then encounter the staff… unhelpful, rude and they make you feel like you should be helping them by not ordering drinks or food or asking to have the luxury break you paid for. We are emerald level with sandals and stayed in four other properties which we loved, this defo isn’t sandals quality. After a heavy downpour our roof leaked … we asked housekeeping to send someone … we’re still waiting. The bar staff not all but most are doing you a favour by serving you and most are so rude you don’t know if they are. Sullen unhelpful and put in absolutely no effort. A close look at the exterior and pools will tell you it needs a good clean and dinos pizza area is just embarrassing if the other staff are bad these ones are atrocious and it’s very dirty bordering unhygienic. After a complaint on day three I was told someone would call me back again I’m still waiting. Something not available (no sprite in the bars for almost 4 days) at every spot. Go to another sandals because here luxury most definitely isn’t included. No turn down no towels no sprite no customer service no idea. There’s a dark cloud over this place on the sunniest of Barbados days … stay away!! Read less
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Aug 20, 2024 Kelly V

This resort was awful. Rust in the bathroom tubs has not been taken care of. Dangerous walkways, mold on the lounge chair cushions, and more. I am adding pictures as they tell the story better than I can. I have worked with Sandals to find a resolution, but to no avail.
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Aug 17, 2024 hannasue01 Cynthiana, Kentucky

We are big fans of sandals and this was our 9th resort. We loved it. Great service, lots of delicious food options, beautiful resort. Love the sandals brand so much and all that it offers. The diving is always a plus for my husband and I and the dive crew in Barbados was top notch!! ❤️
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Aug 16, 2024 Kerry8162 Hendersonville, Tennessee

We have stayed at different sandals several times and it is absolutely incredible. Sometimes the trip starts when you're at the airport at a club. Sandals lounge, but if not as soon as you hit the resort, you're greeted with a cool wet Lemon towel and I never thought I would need that. But it sure is nice when they hand you one. The rest of your… Read more
We have stayed at different sandals several times and it is absolutely incredible. Sometimes the trip starts when you're at the airport at a club. Sandals lounge, but if not as soon as you hit the resort, you're greeted with a cool wet Lemon towel and I never thought I would need that. But it sure is nice when they hand you one. The rest of your trip, his absolute service. You may not even know you need anything. Until they come up and suggest it to you. While you're there, you have the opportunity. Pet, actually book your next trip and believe me a couple of days into a sandals The trip you will definitely want to take another one. Read less